SHAPING THE AMERICA WE LIVE IN
Participation 2016-2017
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CO N T E N T NEW & NOTEWORTHY 4
A NEW HINCKLEY FELLOW
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VISITING DIGNITARIES
HINCKLEY HAPPENINGS 8
HINCKLEY PRESENCE
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HINCKLEY FORUMS
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INFORMED DECISIONS
THE HINCKLEY 14
ELECTIONS
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PAY IT FORWARD
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THE HINCKLEY REPORT
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HIP TALKS
HINCKLEY TEAM 20
OUR INTERNS
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OUR STAFF
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AMBASSADORS
Contributing Editors: Max Chaffetz Katie Crawford Anna Edelman Matt Lusty Gerrit Seymour
Art Directors: Matt Lusty
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MESSAGE FROM THE DIRECTOR
J A S O N P. P E R R Y forums, placed over 330 interns, inducted former Senator Bob Bennett into the Hinckley Hall of Fame, hosted numerous debates, and held an election night watch party as part of our “Informed Decisions” initiative with the Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute. On top of all these great experiences, I am tremendously proud to report we helped students access more than $430,000 in scholarship funding. Keeping internship experiences affordable
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Hinckley Institute as the state’s premier political and internship institution, providing signature learning experiences to University of Utah students. In doing this, we will carry out Robert H. Hinckley’s call for civic engagement by increasing opportunities for students across campus. We will secure more internships and secure world-class forum speakers. We will develop résumés and enhance perspectives. We will prepare students to compete and
IN THE LAST YEAR ALONE WE’VE HOSTED MORE THAN 100 FORUMS AND PLACED MORE THAN 330 INTERNS.
The best part of my job as Director of the Hinckley Institute is working with the students. I am amazed by their ambition, desire for knowledge, and willingness to work. They know the life changing experiences they have during their internships will enhance their education and increase their
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backgrounds, perspectives, agendas, desires, and positions. The contextual and experiential learning was truly exceptional, and could not have been gained anywhere else.” Ben’s experience is a testament to Robert H. Hinckley’s prescient vision when he stated that we
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IS THE MOST IMPORTANT AND TRANSFORMATIVE WORK WE CAN DO.
ability to compete in the job market. We know this because each year we ask Hinckley students what they have learned. This response from Ben Berger, a recent graduate who is bound for medical school, represents a common theme: “The highlight of my Hinckley Internship experience was meeting with and learning from innumerable people of diverse
should “teach students respect for practical politics and the principle of citizen involvement in government.” The Hinckley family’s continued support, along with the university, donors, alumni, and community partners, has allowed us to change the lives of more than 7,500 students over the course of 52 years. In the last year alone we have hosted more than 100 public
is vital and cost should not keep students from these opportunities. For me, helping to enhance a student’s world view is the most important and transformative work we can do. That accomplishment is well expressed by one of our students, Mary Elizabeth Stoddard, who said: “I enjoyed the sense of accomplishment I felt after completing my internship experiences. They enhanced my resume and gave me real world skills that I know will be applicable throughout my professional career.” Mary Elizabeth’s experience typifies the central role of the Hinckley Insitute. We take students and provide them with life-changing learning opportunities. We expose them to the people, organizations, and thinking that will equip them for success in their careers and satisfaction in life. Moving forward, we will continue to champion President Pershing’s vision to maintain the
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contribute in a global marketplace. I am grateful for the opportunity to serve as this institute’s director. For me, it’s more than a job; it’s part of who I am. If you haven’t had a chance to interact with the Hinckley, or if it’s been a while, please come by. We are temporarily located in the University of Utah’s old law school library in building 72. We would love to hear from you.
Jason P. Perry, Director, Hinckley Institute of Politics Vice President, Government Relations
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NOTEWORTHY
A NEW HINCKLEY FELLOW T
he Hinckley Institute was thrilled to honor Ambassador Pierre-Richard Prosper as a Hinckley Fellow in 2016 for his lifelong commitment to international criminal justice.
Ambassador Prosper made history in 1998 when he successfully prosecuted Jean-Paul Akayesu for his involvement in the Rwandan Genocide. The case set new precedent in international law by convincing an international court for the first time to recognize rape during conflict as an instrument of genocide. Akayesu was found guilty of nine counts of genocide and crimes against humanity, including rape, and sentenced to life imprisonment. Prior to his appointment as a war crimes prosecutor, Ambassador Prosper was a Deputy District Attorney, and later Assistant United States Attorney, in the Los Angeles, California, area where he prosecuted gang-related murders and international drug cartels. From 2001 to 2005,
AMBASSADOR PIERRE-RICHARD PROSPER
he served as the U.S. Ambassador-at-large for War Crimes Issues where he helped develop U.S. policies to combat terrorism. He is now a Partner with the law firm Arent Fox LLP where he handles international issues with governments ranging from Iran to East Timor. Ambassador Prosper’s prosecution of Akayesu is documented in the 2016 film The Uncondemned, which has received wide acclaim across the world. In November, the Hinckley Institute hosted the film’s Utah premier screening at the Broadway Theatre. The Uncondemned recounts the challenges Ambassador Prosper’s team of lawyers faced as they fought to make rape a crime of war and features several Rwandan women who stepped forward to testify and win justice.
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VISITS FROM
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e provide students and the community with access to leading thinkers, international experts, and renowned activists. Here are a few of the leaders that visited us this year.
AMBASSADOR THOMAS PICKERING Former U.S. Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs and U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Ambassador Pickering spoke on January 13, 2016, on his high-level roles in U.S. government.
GOVERNOR MITT ROMNEY Former Governor of Massachussets and GOP Presidential Candidate Governor Romney spoke on the importance of ethics and the the 2016 Election.
COUNCILWOMAN AIMEE WINDER-NEWTON Salt Lake County Council Councilwoman Newton spoke with students about criminal justice reform in February 2016.
PA’GAN AMUM OKIECH Former South Sudanese Secretary General of the SPLM Party Secretary Okiech gave a presentation about the challenges and opportunities in South Sudan.
Evan McMullin Former Presidential Candidate Mr. McMullin spoke in September about his presidential candidcacy and what he wants the future of America to look like.
DR. SUSAN MADSEN Director of the Utah Women and Leadership Project In April 2016 Dr. Madsen moderated a panel titled “How did Utah Women Fare this Legislative Session.”
HIS EXCELLENCY DAVID O’ SULLIVAN Ambassador to the U.S. for the European Union His Excellency shared insights regarding U.S. and E.U. relations in March of 2016.
AMBASSADOR CHRISTOPHER HILL Former ambassador to Iraq, Republic of Korea, Poland, and Republic of Macedonia Ambassador Hill spoke with Hinckley students in April 2016. He shared a presentation titled “A Diplomats View.”
$30,500 ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIPS AWARDED
FOLLOWERS
2,087 1,968
$401,370 INTERNSHIP SCHOLARSHIPS AWARDED
2,049
331 TOTAL INTERNS PLACED
THE HINCKLEY INSTITUTE OF POLITICS EPISODES OF THE HINCKLEY REPORT
30 106 FORUMS
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YEARS STRAIGHT
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SENATOR BOB BENNETT INDUCTED INTO THE HINCKLEY HALL OF FAME
HOUSE PARTY!
Ground was broken on our future home: The Carolyn and Kem Gardner Center (opening fall 2018)
MITT ROMNEY SPEAKS TO THE NATION FROM THE HINCKLEY
MARCH 3, 2016
UTAH CONSULAR CORPS KEM C. GARDNER POLICY INSTITUTE NOTABLE NEW LOCAL INTERNSHIPS
CONCEPT MARKETING
NATIONAL COUNCIL OF TEXTILE ORGANIZATIONS ENVIRONMENTAL AND SUSTAINABLE STUDY INSTITUTE NOTABLE NEW DC INTERNSHIPS
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FACTS & FIGURES HOST OFFICES 84 LOCAL 30 LEGISLATIVE 56 DC 56 GLOBAL = 226 TOTAL
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HINCKLEY PRESENCE
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PUBLICATIONS THE HINCKLEY JOURNAL OF POLITICS
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olume 17 of the annual Hinckley Journal of Council Member Erin Mendenhall expounded Politics features student papers by Kyle on solving air pollution at a municipal level. StuCriddle, Lea Hunter, Charles Koronkowski, Jes- dent Editors Matt Kirkegaard and Courtney sica Oglesby, and Alithia Zamantaki. The papers Tanner led an editorial board consisting of Camcover topics from the Lake Powell Pipeline to eron Archibald, Nick Beekhuizen, Tyler Cain, LGBTQIA youth in the juvenile legal system. Anthony Calacino, Alyssa Charles, Christopher The 2016 edition also includes opinion essays by Coombs, Katie Crawford, Ali Darvish, Maher three public officials. U.S. Representative Mia Farrukh, Sawson Gholami, Christianna Johnson, Love commented on the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Jon Junejo, Benjamin Rogers, and Lindsey VickReform and Consumer Protection Act. Utah ers. They wish to thank Faculty Editor Tabitha Senator Jim Dabakis (and Connor Yakaitis) Benny and Faculty Advisors James Curry and wrote about replacing Columbus Day with Eric Sjöberg. Indigenous Peoples’ Day. Finally, Salt Lake City
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he Hinckley Institute maintained its relationship with the Diplomatic Courier, a global affairs media network, through 2016. The network produces a bi-monthly magazine, produces books, and hosts events addressing specific topics, among other things. Further-
more, the network prides itself in being accessible, intergenerational, and global. Through the Hinckley Institute, two students— Danika Li and Winona Royance—interned for the Diplomatic Courier in Washington, D.C. during 2016.
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n an effort to help Utahns make informed decisions at the ballot box, the Hinckley Institute of Politics, in partnership with the Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute, hosted a series of dialogues through the 2016 election cycle with candidates running for office. As part of the series, Director Jason Perry moderated conversations with Governor Gary Herbert and Democratic nominee Mike Weinholtz, Con-
gressman Jason Chaffetz and Republican challenger Chia-Chi Teng, and Salt Lake County Mayor Ben McAdams and Republican candidate Dave Robinson. The Hinckley Institute and Gardner Policy Institute also produced election packets to provide concise analysis of important issues to help voters, candidates, and elected officials to make informed decisions.
STAFF PUBLICATIONS AND MEDIA
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he Hinckley Institute remains a central source of discussion and commentary on political issues affecting Utah, the nation, and the world. Throughout the volatile 2016 election cycle, local and national news outlets frequently cited the Hinckley Institute’s nonpartisan commentary from Director Jason Perry,
local program manager Dr. Morgan Lyon Cotti, and other Hinckley staff. This year the Hinckley Institute also expanded its public reach with the Hinckley Report—a weekly political discussion led by Jason Perry and influential members of Utah’s political sphere.
HAPPENINGS
HUNTSMAN SEMINAR
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he Hinckley Institute hosted its 17th annual Huntsman Seminar for teachers and administrators sponsored by the Jon and Karen Huntsman Foundation. The seminar focused on increasing the power and relevance of civics education in Utah. Lee Crawford, a participant from Box Elder High School, said of the seminar, “This is, far and away, the best professional development I have ever done. My mind swims when I consider all of the ways I’ll apply everything I’ve learned in my experiences with my students. I’ve always been engaged in the political process, but now I know so much more.”
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lect her, a program run by the American Association of University Women, encourages college women to run for student office and eventually public office. Hinckley Ambassador Barbara Andrade organized 2016’s Elect Her campaign training at the University of Utah. The training included practical advice and campaigning techniques, such as crafting marketing messages. The event featured Utah state Senator Deidre Henderson as its keynote speaker.
YOUTH OUTREACH
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he Hinckley Institute has always been deeply involved in helping to educate young people in the importance of local, state, and national level civic participation. In 2016 the Hinckley Institute presented to several classes, student groups, and youth organizations to encourage involvement and stimulate thinking.
UCCD PARTNERSHIP
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n 2015, the Hinckley Institute continued its collaboration with the Utah Council for Citizen Diplomacy (UCCD). UCCD is an independent, nonpartisan, nonprofit organization that strives to promote respect and understanding between the people of Utah and other nations. With UCCD, the Hinckley Institute helps facilitate exchanges between foreign delegations and Utah professionals and students. The Hinckley Institute also participated in UCCD’s annual world trivia competition.
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U.N. WOMEN: UTAH CHAPTER
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N Women’s Utah Chapter, which is supported by the Hinckley Institute, completed its third year in 2016. The U.N. Women’s chapter strives to promote gender equality and empowerment of women and girls around the world. The Utah Chapter was co-founded by Victoria Baird and Nicole Eberhardt with leadership from the Hinckley Institute’s former Associate Director Courtney McBeth, who began serving as Co-President of UN Women in 2015.
REAL WOMEN RUN
ANDREW GOODMAN FOUNDATION
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he Hinckley Institute welcomed the Vote Everywhere Project by the Andrew Goodman Foundation (AGF) in the spring of 2015. Andrew Goodman and two of his contemporaries were young adults committed to equality, voting rights, and social justice. They died fighting for such commitments during the Freedom Summer of 1964. The AGF inspires and empowers young people to fully participate in the democratic process, setting Millennials on the path toward civic engagement and greater political power. Throughout DEBATE COMMISSION 2016, the AGF at the University of Utah helped he Hinckley Institute of Politics is proud the Hinckley Institute plan and host different to be a part of the Utah Debate Commis- voter registration drives and other electionsion. The Utah Debate Commission is a related events during the fall semester. consortium of higher educational institutions, media organizations, and business and civic leaders dedicated to creating a non-partisan POLLING RESEARCH and independent system of debates in the state n partnership with The Salt Lake Tribune during each election cycle. Over the course of and Dan Jones & Associates, the Hinckley one month, six debates were held at universi- Institute published quarterly polls through ties and colleges throughout Utah for all four 2016 to survey Utahns’ opinions on topics congressional districts, the gubernatorial race, ranging from political elections to marijuana and the one U.S. Senator seat up for election. legalization. Because Utah proved to be a tight The Utah Debate Commission is dedicated to three-way race in the presidential election televising and standardizing debates for the between Donald Trump, Hilary Clinton, and races within the state. In addition to organiz- Evan McMullin, the Hinckley Institute polls ing and hosting several debates, the Utah received national and international attention Debate Commission conducted polls to analyze the status of the each race. he Hinckley Institute continued its partnership with Real Women Run (RWR) in 2016. RWR is a collaborative nonpartisan effort launched in 2011 to empower women to participate fully in public life and leadership. Hinckley Institute Associate Director, Dr. Morgan Lyon Cotti, has been integral to the success of the program, including promoting RWR trainings for women throughout campus and the community.
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HAPPENINGS
February 8, 2016 Outcomes Based Decision Making: Criminal Justice Reform
February 16, 2016 Cyberspace in Peace and War David P. Fidler, James Louis Calamaras Professor of Law, Indiana University Maurer School of Law
Jenny Wilson, Salt Lake County Council Aimee Winder Newton, Salt Lake County Council Kerri Nakamura, Government Policy Director, Sorenson Impact Center
FORUMS FOR
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March 25, 2016 U.S.-EU Relations: What the Next U.S. President Needs to Know His Excellency David O’Sullivan, Ambassador to the U.S. for the European Union
October 4, 2016 Candidate Conversations 2016: Governor Challenger Mike Weinholtz (D), Governor Gary Herbert (R), Jason Perry (Moderator), VP Government Relations, Director, Hinckley Institute of Politics
October 6, 2016 Nation and State Building in the 21st Century: Challenges and Opportunities in South Sudan P’agan Amum Okiech, former South Sudanses Secretary General of the SPLM Party
October 26, 2016 The Dynamics of Religious Discrimination Noor Ul-Hasan, community leader in the member-Islamic Society of Greater Salt Lake Frederick Gedicks, Professor of Law, Brigham Young University’s Clark Law School Simran Jeet Singh, Assistant Professor, Trinity University’s Department of
November 7, Rwanda: The of Internation tice, Then and
Ambassador Pier ard Prosper, serv the second Unite Ambassador-at-L War Crimes Issue President George from 2001 to 200
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he Hinckley Institute has as well as a number of notable become the state’s premier authors, academics, and policy destination for public discussion experts. The Hinckley Institute and debate. In 2016, the Hinckley hosted debates for local and state Institute hosted an impressive 106 elections through an innovative public forums. Over the spring partnership with the Kem C. semester, Hinckley Associate Gardner Policy Institute called, Director Jayne Nelson organized “Informed Decisions.” 62 forums; over the fall, she exeHinckley forums are always cuted 43. We are incredibly free and open to the public and thankful for her dedication to recorded podcasts of these foruhosting top speakers, experts, and mas are available on KUER’s panels who discuss a tremendous website. They are also featured on range of topics at the University KCPW’s new Hinckley Radio of Utah. Hour, every Wednesday from This year’s forums featured a 10:00–11:00 AM and every Saturvariety of venerated local, day from 9:00–10:00 AM. national, and foreign dignitaries,
DECEMBER 2, 2015 U.S. Efforts to Promote International Religious Freedom Ambassador David Saperstein, U.S. Ambassador-at-Large for International Religious Freedom principal advisor to the president and secretary of state on issues of religious freedom
DECEMB Election BuzzFee
McKay Cop writer for
FOR A CALENDAR OF HINCKLEY FORUMS VISIT: www.hinckley.utah.edu/calendar
HAPPENINGS
MARCH 22, 2016 The Changing Shape of Power & National Security
March 7, 2016 Washington Update Congressman Chris Stewart (R-UT)
Jaun Zarate, Senior Advisor for the Center of Strategic and International Studies
September 26, 2016 Debate Watch Party: Gubernatorial Debate Presidential Debate
October 3, 2016 LDS Values in Politics Natalie Gochnour (Moderator) Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute at the University of Utah
Hosted by the David Eccles School of Business
er 7, 2016 The Pursuit ational Jusn and Now
or Pierre-Richr, served as United States or-at-Large for s Issues under George W. Bush to 2005
CEMBER 7, 2015 tion Analysis from zFeed
ay Coppins, senior political r for BuzzFeed
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Senator Howard Stephenson Representative Brian King Suzanne Harrison, MD Senator Todd Weiler
October 10, 2016 Candidate Conversations 2016: Salt Lake County Mayor Mayor Ben McAdams (D) Challenger Dave Robinson (R) Jason Perry (Moderator) VP Government Relations, Director, Hinckley Institute of Politics
NOVEMBER 14, 2015 Refugees in Utah Rick Foster, LDS Charities Asha Parekh, Manager of Refugee Service for the Utah Department of Workforce Services Missy Larsen, Chief of Staff to Utah Attorney General Sean D. Reyes
2016 FORUM HOSTS The Hinckley Institute benefited from five phenomenal forum hosts during 2016 and would like to thank them for their great work. They are pictured
below: (From left to right) Madi Shupe, Sawson Gholami, Taylor Talbot, Mitchell Menlove, and Hans Liu.
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HAPPENINGS
INFORMED DECISIONS T
hroughout the exciting 2016 election cycle, the Hinckley Institute of Politics, in partnership with the Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute, hosted the Informed Decision 2016 series to address issues important to Utahns. “Elections are about the future and the ideas that will propel our state forward” said Hinckley director, Jason Perry. “We’re excited to combine the ener-
gies and talent of both the Hinckley Institute and the Gardner Policy Institute to engage the public, analyze issues, convene candidates, and ultimately, help the public make informed decisions.”
Jason Perry speaks with Congressman Jason Chaffetz in front of students as part of the Hinckley’s Informed Decisions campaign.
HAPPENINGS
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nformed Decisions had three primary programs to help achieve its goals. First, the Gardner Institute convened focus groups to identify the issues that are most important to the public and to policy experts in the 2016 election. Second, based off of the issues raised by the focus groups, the Hinckley Institute and the Gardner Policy Institute worked
together to create election brief packets to provide concise analysis of the issues so that voters, candidates, and, ultimately, elected officials could make informed decisions. Finally, the Hinckley Institute of Politics and the Gardner Policy Institute organized conversations with the leading candidates in some of the closest races throughout the state. The
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Utah gubernatorial race, Salt added unique insight and Lake County mayoral race, valuable information into and Utah’s 3rd Congressio- the election cycle. nal District race were each featured throughout 2016. Above: Jason Perry speaks with Salt Lake Rather than hosting a debate County Mayor Ben McAdams as part of the with the leading candidates Hinckley’s Informed Decisions campaign. discussing issues on stage together, these candidate conversations allowed for a more casual talk about the problems facing their constituents. Each program
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VOTER REGISTRATION EFFORTS
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hroughout 2016 the Hinckley Institute, in collaboration with the Andrew Goodman Foundation, was able to help nearly 2,000 new students register to vote. From August to November alone, 1,200 students were newly registered. Voter registration drives were held throughout the year at various locations across campus. With the University’s agreement upon a contract with TurboVote in July, easy online voter registration access was quickly distributed to
different colleges and departments and disseminated to large student populations. Throughout the month of October, the Andrew Goodman Foundation and the Hinckley Institute of Politics hosted a voter registration competition on Greek Row. Students from several different houses participated and nearly 200 students registered in just a few short weeks. November 1st marked the final day for online voter registration in
Above: University of Utah students attend the Hinckley Institute’s election night party.
the state of Utah. The Hinckley celebrated this occasion by hosting a Last Day Voter Registration Drive. Over twenty volunteers signed up to encourage students to register and to help them through the process. Volunteers were placed in various highly trafficked locations across campus and over the course of just a few hours were able to help 87 students register to vote. For the first time since 2008, Salt Lake County residents were
able to vote on campus at the University of Utah. Students arrived at 7am to cast their ballots in the Gould Auditorium in the Marriott Library. Nearly 3,000 students participated in the on-campus voting, some enduring lines over three hours! Despite the lines, the University of Utah and the Hinckley Institute were able to provide opportunities for its students to become more engaged by bringing the polls to campus.
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ebate Parties: During the 2016 presidential election the Hinckley Institute hosted two debate watch parties. During both parties students shared diverse and educated opinions, some of which changed after watching the debates. Hinckley Institute Director Jason Perry moderated discussions at both parties and gave students thought-provoking questions. We would like to thank
the Spencer Fox Eccles Business School for allow ing us to host our debate watch parties in their building. We were able to fill the venues to capacity.
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lection Night: Wrapping up the 2016 election cycle, the Hinckley co-hosted an election night party at Lassonde Studios, which more than 500 students attended. In addition to multiple
televisions, crowded by resultwatching students, the event included dinner, snacks, electoral games, a raffle, and a photo booth. The Hinckley Institute also carried out “real-time” polling, allowing attendees to voice their opinion and see how their votes matched up with the state and nation.
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STUDENTS REGISTERED TO VOTE THROUGH HINCKLEY EFFORTS
SCHOOL BOARD DEBATES
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rom establishing student testing to assessing curriculum standards, decision made by the Utah State School Board directly affect the state’s 643,000 public school students, their families, teachers, and administrators. “The state school board debates will allow Utahns to ask questions, explore the issues, and engage with the candidates,” said Jason Perry. “Ultimately, this initiative will
empower voters in these critical, yet often overlooked, elections.” The Hinckley Institute of Politics worked with the Utah Education Debate Coalition to host this series of debates. The coalition was made up by Utah Association of Public Charter Schools, the Sutherland Institute, KSL NewsRadio, United Way of Salt Lake, and the Deseret News. The coalition hosted seven primary and
seven general election debates from St. George to Syracuse. These school board debates were organized in the seven districts facing an election and had a primary in 2016. These debates proved to be influential in assisting citizens to cast an educated vote in these under-appreciated School Board elections.
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3,000 VOTES WERE CAST ON THE UNIVERSITY OF UTAH CAMPUS
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ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT: WAYNE HORIUCHI
ayne Horiuchi is a Hinckley alumnus that gradutated in 1970. Because of his experience with the Hinckley, he generously provides an annual scholarship to one of our interns traveling to Washington, D.C.
Q: When did you graduate? I graduated with my bachelor’s degree in 1970. I finished my master’s degree in 1972.
Q: How did the Hinckley help set the course for the rest of your career? The Hinckley led me to apply to graduate school in Q: How did the Hinckley impact your undergradupolitical science. After grad school, government and poliate education? tics became my life. And even today, I’m still active in The Hinckley Institute introduced me to an entire field politics and recently attended the Republican National of interest that later became my career vocation. Govern- Convention in Cleveland as an alternate delegate. My ment and Politics coupled to my extracurricular first convention was as a delegate to the Democrat Coninvolvement in the University of Utah debate team vention in San Francisco and in between I attended about became the precursor to a career as a legislative advocate. seven other conventions for my company. I guess you Even though I now call myself a “recovering lobbyist,” can say that the bipartisan influence of the Hinckley had lobbying was a career that became very much a part of something to do with me being both a Democrat and my life for over 40 years. I represented the Japanese Republican in my lifetime. American Citizens League in Washington, D.C., Weber County Commission before the Utah State Legislature, Q: What positions have you held that you attribute, and Special Representative for Union Pacific Railroad in some form, to the Hinckley? before federal, state, and local bodies in California and • President, Hinckley Institute, intern forum Nevada. • Utah State Democratic Committee • Utah State Legislature House of Representatives Q: What is your favorite Hinckley memory? • Salt Lake City Commission Candidate Challenging the Executive Director of the Hinckley • Governor Calvin L. Rampton, fellow, sponsored by the Institute, Dr. J.D. Williams, while I was a cadet in the Western States Political Science Association ROTC during an ROTC forum whose topic was the war in Vietnam. That was an important moment for me.
You can give back too. Go to hinckley.utah.edu/donate to learn how.
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INCREASING OUR COMMUNITY REACH.
INTRODUCING:
The Hinckley Report Watch Fridays at 7:30 pm on KUED or online at kued. org
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t an unprecedented time in our nation’s political Perry, and included award-winning journalists, history, The Hinckley Report brings you a series respected community leaders, and elected officials. that provides insight and analysis into Utah news and This program is made possible by a partnership with pressing political issues as they relate to the state and KUED and is sponsored by the George S. and Dolores country. In its first season, the program featured 30 Doré Eccles Foundation and the Cleone P. Eccles Endowepisodes, hosted by Hinckley Institute Director, Jason ment.
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THE HINCKLEY INSTITUTE, ASUU, AND THE WAYNE OWENS FUND PRESENT
HIP TALKS I
n honor of the oratory skills of for-
Over the course of three preliminary
mer Utah Congressman Wayne
rounds and a celebrity-judged final
Owens, the Hinckley Institute and
round, hundreds of speeches from
ASUU sponsored the second annual
students of various majors were de-
“HIP Talks,” a university-wide speech
livered on a range of topics from im-
contest. All matriculated students
migration to sexism and body image
were encouraged to put their best
to left-handedness. The grand prize
two-minute speech forward to com-
winner was Hillary Nikyema, who
pete for $10,000 in prize money.
gave a powerful speech simply titled Honey.
THE WINNERS Grand Prize: Hillary Nikyema Speech: Honey Audience Favorite: Christian Sears Speech: What I Wish They Told Me Runner-Up: Alexis Cortez Speech: Hypocrisy
A “2 minutes to win it” speech competition with $10,000 in prize money
FINAL COMPETITION JUDGES Kevin Coe
Professor of Communications, U of U
Jesus Hernandez
Hinckley Intern Diversity Board Director, ASUU
Mike Mower
Deputy Chief of Staff to Governor Gary Herbert
Steve Owens
Wayne Owens Fund Partner, Epperson & Owens Law Firm
Jason Perry
Director, Hinckley Institute of Politics
John Pearce
Runner-Up: Hans Liu Speech: The Banana Effect
Utah Supreme Court Justice
Runner-Up: Kimberly Valencia Speech: Names
General Counsel to Governor Gary Herbert
Runner-Up: Dylan Wootton Speech: Seeing Beyond Pink Underwear
Former speechwriter for President George W. Bush and Laura Bush
Above: Winners from the 2016 HIP Talks competition, hosted by the Hinckley Institute of Politics
Jacey Skinner
Peter Watkins
HINCKLEY INTERNS
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OUTSTANDING INTERNS
The Hinckley Interns featured below received financial support for their internship experience from funds made available by incredible donors after whom their award is named.
ROCCO SICILIANO OUTSTANDING INTERN
Gardner Lange is a junior at the University of Utah pursuing a double major in the fields of international studies and spanish. After graduation, he plans on attending law school. In Fall 2016, Gardner fulfilled a Hinckley Institute internship in Washington, D.C., where he worked with The Dershowitz Group, a foreign policy consulting firm that operates within one of Washington’s leading national security think tanks, the Foundation for Defense of Democracies.
ROCCO SICILIANO OUTSTANDING INTERN
Nicholas Cockrell is a sophomore who is planning to double-major in history and political science. In his free time, he loves to study theatre arts and make short documentary films.Through the Hinckley Institute, he interned at the Utah State Division of History (spring 2016) and at the Campaign Legal Center (fall 2016) in Washington, D.C. Both of these internships will help him as he pursues a career in law. He would like to thank the donors that offered the Todd Taylor Memorial Local Internship Scholarship and the Rocco Siciliano National Internship Scholarship.
ROBERT F. BENNETT OUTSTANDING INTERN Arcadia Payne, a senior graduating with an H.B.A. in political science, a B.A. in international studies, and a music minor, is a bibliophile, outdoor enthusiast, and a history nerd. Because of the experiences at the University of Utah in which she has been able to participate, she aspires towards a career in international human rights law. Though advocating for access to universal education is her passion, she maintains a wide array of interests from environmental policy to foreign relations. She served a Hinckley Internship in Washington, D.C., in the summer of 2016.
ROBERT H. HINCKLEY, JR. OUTSTANDING INTERN Valeria Jimenez is from Heber, Utah, and a junior majoring in political science with minors in Chicana/o studies and business. She is actively involved in Latinos in Action, the College of Social and Behavioral Science as a student ambassador, the Association of Latino Professionals for America as a member, and currently serves as a forum host for the Hinckley Institute of Politics. Last fall semester, she completed an internship in Washington, D.C., with the Ibarra Strategy Group, working for The Honorable Mickey Ibarra. Upon graduation, she plans on attending law school.
ROBERT H. HINCKLEY, JR. OUTSTANDING INTERN Christopher Coombs is a senior at the University of Utah and currently pursuing a double major in history and political science. A Utah native, Chris is member in the Greek Orthodox Church. His college experience is defined by his membership and leadership roles in distinguished groups like the Sigma Chi Fraternity. As an advocate of public service and good government, Chris has served as an Editorial Board Member of the Hinckley Journal of Politics, worked on the campaign for Gary Herbert, and finished four Hinckley internships.
ROBERT H. HINCKLEY, JR. OUTSTANDING INTERN Lea Hunter graduated from the University of Utah with an honors degree in sociology in the summer of 2016. During her undergraduate career she participated in Hinckley’s Utah State Legislative Internship program as well as the national internship program in Washington. After completing her internship in Senator Harry Reid’s office she was hired full-time. She now lives in Washington, D.C., where she is pursuing a career in public policy.
ROBERT H. HINCKLEY, JR. OUTSTANDING INTERN Josh Rebollo, from Pleasant Grove, Utah, is a Junior studying political science with an international politics emphasis, as well as a minor in music. During his Hinckley summer internship at the Ibarra Strategy Group/Latino Leaders Network, he had the opportunity to meet influential Latino leaders from around the country and attend both the 2016 Republican and Democratic national conventions. After graduating, Josh, who is fluent in English, Spanish, and Portuguese, plans on earning a master’s degree in international relations and becoming a member of the U.S. Foreign Service.
ROBERT H. HINCKLEY OUTSTANDING INTERN
Ash Sharma is a senior majoring in chemical engineering. The Robert H. Hinckley Scholarship has allowed her to participate in internships in Dublin, Ireland and Washington, D.C. She will be graduating in May of 2017 and pursuing a graduate degree in economics.
ROBERT H. HINCKLEY OUTSTANDING INTERN
Natalie de Montreux is currently in her first year post-graduation. She is using this time to gain international experience by teaching English as a second language in Thailand. She graduated with a degree in geography with an emphasis in hazards, resources, & human security and a certificate in hazards & emergency management. She describes her Hinckley Internship in Washington, D.C., as a highlight of her undergraduate career and a key experience in her professional development. She wishes to express gratitude for the generosity of the Hinckleys and for the scholarship she was awarded.
MEET OUR STUDENTS
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ROBERT H. HINCKLEY OUTSTANDING INTERN
Gina Eastes is an honors student double majoring in political science and international studies with an emphasis in the Middle East. After graduation, she hopes to join the Foreign Service or work in the field of international relations. She has completed several internships and taken several classes from the Hinckley, and expresses gratitude for the opportunities it has provided.
ROBERT H. HINCKLEY OUTSTANDING INTERN
Ellie Fuller was born and raised in Salt Lake City, Utah. She is currently studying political science and Spanish at the University of Utah. She completed a local and national Hinckley internship and is currently interning abroad. After graduation, she hopes to work in the government or non-profit sector.
BARBARA ROBERTS OUTSTANDING INTERN
Zoe Heins is a health society and policy student graduating in the spring of 2017. She currently works in the operating room at the University of Utah Hospital and helps with research in the emergency department. She plans to continue her education by getting masters degrees in public health and public policy. She credits her Hinckley internship with the Department of Health and Human Services for “inspiring and preparing me for a career in public service.”
BILL RISHEL OUTSTANDING INTERN
Ciriac Alvarez is a senior at the University of Utah studying political science and sociology. She has been involved on campus and in the community to help bridge the disparities between immigrant communities. After graduating, she wants to go to law school or seek a master’s in public policy to continue advocating for her community through law, policy, and nonprofit work. She expresses gratitude for her scholarships and the opportunity to have gone to Washington, D.C., which “opened my eyes to new ideas and has pushed me to work in the field of public policy.”
BILL RISHEL OUTSTANDING INTERN
Karl Gerner moved to Utah to attend Westminster College. After living in Salt Lake, he decided that he “loved the city and its accessibility to both mountains and government.” He later attended S.J. Quinney Law School. In his words, “My clerkship with Commissioner Clyburn at the FCC through the Hinckley Institute was far and away the highlight of my law school experience – the Rishel scholarship made that possible by providing me well outfitted and well located housing I would not have been able to afford on a student budget.” He now works for Deiss Law.
BILL RISHEL OUTSTANDING INTERN
Jane Etherington Lange is a violin performance major at the University of Utah where she also studies art and recently declared a minor in drawing. Jane recently returned from Washington, D.C., where she interned through the Hinckley Institute as a gallery guide at the Smithsonian’s Hirshhorn Museum. After graduation, Jane plans on pursuing her career as a violin teacher and painter.
ERIC WRIGHT OUTSTANDING INTERN Katie Houser is graduating in May with a Bachelor of Arts in international studies-global health and Honors Bachelor of Science in health, society, and policy. She is currently writing her honors thesis regarding evidence and community based federal health policy aimed at alleviating the health disparities within the LGBT community, which has foundations in the research project she did while interning at the US Department of Health and Human Services. In the fall, she will be attending Northeastern University School of Law.
ROB BISHOP OUTSTANDING INTERN
John Richardson is a senior at the University of Utah studying economics and political science with a Spanish minor. A political junkie since birth, he also loves music and teaching piano. His other hobbies include skiing and watching old movies. He plans on attending law school after graduation.
BILL RISHEL OUTSTANDING INTERN Maya Mukai interned with the National Conservation Lands which is part of the BLM in Washington, D.C., last spring semester. The internship was her first experience working in government and she is “grateful to have had the opportunity.” She is a biology major in her fourth year and plans to graduate in the spring of 2018. After graduation, she hopes to attend veterinary school to become a wildlife veterinarian.
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JANICE S. HINCKLEY OUTSTANDING INTERN Keri Lyn Michalke graduated from the University of Utah in May 2016 with degrees in political science and international studies. While at the U, Keri Lyn participated in Hinckley’s Senator Bennett Seminar and served as a Hinckley Ambassador. She also interned with the House Committee on Veterans Affairs in D.C., the U.S. Embassy in Moscow, and the Atlantic Council’s Brent Scowcroft Center on International Security in D.C. Keri Lyn currently lives in Washington, D.C., and works at the SETA Foundation where she researches U.S.-Russia relations and American foreign policy.
WAYNE HORIUCHI OUTSTANDING INTERN (2015) Gerrit Seymour graduated from the University of Utah in December 2016 with a bachelors degrees in music and middle eastern studies with an emphasis in Turkish. In the summer of 2015 he completed an internship in Washington, DC, at the Department of Health and Human Services with the Strategic Planning Team. He spent the summer analyzing health policy, specifically regarding human trafficking, and presented his research findings to a governmental audience. Gerrit works at the Hinckley Institute and is preparing to attend medical school.
WAYNE HORIUCHI OUTSTANDING INTERN Hunter Howe is a political science major and modern dance minor at the University of Utah. She has completed three Hinckley internships at the DNC, White House, and with Senator Gillibrand. In the fall of 2017 she will be attending law school to continue her passion of public policy and advocacy.
FRANK E. MOSS OUTSTANDING INTERN McKay Jensen grew up in Riverside, California. A biology graduate from the University of Utah, McKay had the opportunity to be on the prestigious strategic planning team at the department of Health and Human Services through the Hinckley Institute of Politics in 2016. He now works for the University of Utah healthcare system and has future aspirations as a healthcare professional.
BAE B. GARDNER OUTSTANDING INTERN Erin Heller is majoring in peace & conflict studies with an emphasis in social justice. She transferred here from the University of New York in Prague after her freshman year, and shortly thereafter chose to do a Hinckley national internship. She currently serve as the Chairwoman of Campus Relations for Kappa Kappa Gamma, and is hoping to enter law school in fall 2018. She is expresses gratitude for the opportunity that the Hinckley Institute and the Bae B. Gardner scholarship gave her in helping her achieve an internship experience.
BEN D. WOOD OUTSTANDING INTERN
Scott Dresher, a lifelong resident of Utah, is a senior at the University of Utah. He is a political science major and history minor, and expects to earn an undergraduate degree in May 2017. After graduation, Scott plans to pursue a master’s in public administration or public policy, beginning fall 2018. He has worked for the past three years as a shuttle driver and dispatcher for Commuter Services at the University of Utah. He currently lives in Salt Lake City and is blissfully single.
SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS
The Hinckley Institute awarded $30,500 in academic scholarships during 2016.
SCOTT MATHESON SCHOLARSHIP Katie Crawford is a senior majoring in political science and international studies and minoring in campaign management. She first got involved with the Hinckley Institute in 2014 when she interned on Representative Patrice Arent’s campaign for re-election to the Utah House. Since then, Katie has interned for Senator Gene Davis during the 2015 legislative session, the Diplomatic Courier in Washington, D.C., and the EPP group in the European Parliament in Brussels. Katie has also taken the John Price Think Tank, the Political Forum Series class, the Bob Bennett Seminar, and the campaign management course. Katie currently serves as co-editor of the Hinckley Journal of Politics.
SCOTT MATHESON SCHOLARSHIP Anthony Fratto Oyler is a senior seeking degrees in chemical engineering and political science. He recently finished his term as the the U’s Student Body Vice President and Chair of the Legislative Branch. He has also worked with the Hinckley Institute of Politics as co-editor-in-chief of the Hinckley Journal of Politics and as a Harvard University Campaign Ambassador. Anthony is also involved in Greek Life as a member of Pi Kappa Alpha where he currently serves as Chapter President. He has gained internship and work experience with public and private sector organizations.
JOHN & ANNE HINCKLEY SCHOLARSHIP
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Taylor Talbot is currently studying business marketing with a political science minor. Grateful for the opportunities that have been presented to him, Taylor prides himself on a job well done. He is a Superintendent for Hennessy Construction, Inc., a local commercial construction company, and has interned for the local Legislature as well as the Senate Finance Committee in Washington, DC. In his free time, Taylor loves to exercise and explore his favorite state (Utah) through hiking and skiing.
ABRELIA CLARISSA HINCKLEY GRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP Andrea Soleta, from the Philippines and the oldest of four kids, is currently pursuing a master’s degree in international affairs & global enterprise. She was Miss UN USA 2012, where she represented her country and promoted education empowerment and self-confidence to many youth. She has also interned at the Embassy of the Philippines in Washington, D.C., and with Congressman Jason Chaffetz. She expresses gratitude to be the recipient of the Abrelia Clarissa Hinckley Graduate Scholarship.
ROBERT H. HINCKLEY GRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP Chris Jensen has a passion for sustainable development and economic and social justice issues. He received his bachelor’s in international studies from California State University, Long Beach, and is currently completing a master’s degree in public administration. Chris was selected for the prestigious political science doctoral program at the University of Utah and plans to begin his work in that program this fall. His family and film are Chris’s two great loves. He says his wife, also a doctoral candidate, is his hero. They are the parents of a two-year-old son. Chris also loves working at the Bennion Center with socially committed and innovative students, staff, and faculty.
TODD REESE TAYLOR SCHOLARSHIP Andy Ho is a junior at the University of Utah majoring in business management. Andy has enjoyed his two internships with the Hinckley Institute of Politics and has found that he loves public service and is dedicated to solving problems within his community. Outside of this, he is a representative for ASUU, a member of Opportunity Scholars, and a member of the Phi Delta Theta Fraternity.
TODD REESE TAYLOR SCHOLARSHIP Lisa Homel is a senior at the University of Utah majoring in political science with an emphasis in international politics and international studies with an emphasis in European studies and a minor in history. She fulfilled her language requirement by studying Russian and has earned an Honors Certificate. She has interned in Washington, D.C. for the International Center for Religion and Diplomacy and has completed a traineeship for the European Parliament in Brussels, Belgium. After graduating from the University of Utah, she intends to study international law in Europe. Ultimately, her goal is to have a career with the European Union, U.S. Foreign Service, or United Nations.
TODD REESE TAYLOR SCHOLARSHIP Stephanie Gladwin is currently a junior at the University of Utah and a Hinckley Intern in New Delhi, India, at a nonprofit. She is thrilled to be the recipient of the Todd Taylor Memorial Scholarship. In her words, “My time and involvement at the University of Utah has been incredible, I have discovered my passion for working with students and inspiring them to be more involved in their communities and to use innovation as a creative outlet towards creating change.” She is studying international studies and, after her time in India, will be staying in school to complete a history teaching degree.
DAN E. JONES FUTURE LEADERS SCHOLARSHIP
The Dan E. Jones Future Leaders Scholarship fund was established in 2008 by various contributions to support student scholarships in the Hinckley Institute of Politics. Congratulations to the 2016 scholarship recipients:
Other Recipients: Kevin Furukawa Luke Herrmann Brock Sine Anthony Scoma
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MEET OUR STUDENTS
HINC K L E Y IN T E R N Y E A R B OO K In 2016, the Hinckley Institute placed 331 interns in a wide range of elite host offices, including the State Department, foreign parliaments, Google, and the Supreme Court.
Local Spring
(ALPHABETICAL) Adam Simari, Alejandra Sanchez, Annabella Hunt, Austin Gulton, Brock Mogensen, Carrie Hatfield, Casey Caduff, Chase Beckstead, Christian Hoole, Christina Ripley, Cindy Chen, Daniel Neve, Emma Martin, Farzaneh Ramyar, Gardner Lange, Hans Liu, Hayden Howlett, Holly Thomson, Husna Adan, Jackson Fountain, Jacueline Rosen, Janalyn Bradshaw, Jayla Lundstrom, Jillian Eaton, Jonathan Park, Jorge Nunez, Joscelyn Noelle Hill, Joseph Sorensen, Jospeh Williamson, Julissa Garfias, Justin Ellsworth, Kaesi Lee, Kaitlin Taft, Katherine Leibold, Kenza Salam, Lorhen Gomez Alvarez, Luke Herrmann, MacLane Taggart, Madison Mahon, Mark Steffensen, Matt Miller, Mauricio Eduardo Laguan, Melissa Roman, Michelle Rojas, Misty Packer, Morgan Parent, Nicholas Cockrell, Paedahni Dy, Rene Gilfillan, Riley Greenwood, Ryan Tosadori, Sadie Maritnez, Samah Safiullah, Stephanie Quick, Stuart
Local Summer
(ALPHABETICAL) Fatema Ahad, Faisal Almarshad, Clara Bachman, Michael Behan, Jo Behunin, Aspen Bias, Kourtney Brown, Kathryn Calderon, Eliza Carr, Gordon Chan, Alyssa Charles, Dillon Clark, Michael Dillman, Lauren Doxey, Katherine Dunbar, Erin Feeley, Jeremy Fenn, Elliot Fleming, Madeline Flom, Anthony Fratto Oyler, Ellie Fuller, Kevin Furukawa, Ezra Gonzalez, Megan Hansen, Itzel Hernandez, Hayden Howlett, Huy Huynh, Michaela Lemen, Nick Lloyd, Aubrie Lucas, Dillon Martinez-Bond, Emma Martin, Allison McIntosh, Mason McMillan, Jorge (Alex) Nunez, Donjung Park, Braden Paynter, Christina Ripley, Michelle Rohbock, Anthony Scoma, Brock Sine, Alyssa Smoot, Chandler Stepan, Alex Stewart, Summer Sun, Mason Targos, Jeremy Thomson, Julia Uberty, Logan Waechtler, Alexandra Wesoloski, Kennedy Williams, Joe Williamson
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Local Fall
(ALPHABETICAL) Justin Anderson, Tristan Bailey, Benjamin Bartholomew, Colin Bearnson, Savannah Benhard, Christy Berk, Max Byck, Abigail Campbell, Lauryn Cash, John Cattan, Chihiro Chugg, Dillon Clark, Katie Egbert, Derek Emfinger, Elizabeth Espinoza, Jeremy Fenn, Logan Gaykowski, Caleb Hawkins, Jesus Hernandez, Ryan Holbrook, Harrison Jones, Nathan Kennington, Marcos Lopez, Carolyn Love, Sara Ma, Dillon Martinez, Liz Martinez, Dani McLaughlin, Darby Mest, Michael Christian Mickelsen, Cortnie Murphy, Afrida Nahian, Daina Eve Olson, Anna Paseman, Cadie Payne, Diego Pisciotta, Erik Roan, Kevin Roeder, Nariko RuizMurillo, Mary Stoddard, Rachael Stewart, Daniel Thompson, Samantha Thorne, Sydney Trimble, Zach Vayo, Nikila Venugopal, Vlada Yaramenko
Legislative Session
(ALPHABETICAL) Aaron Fodor, Aisea Mailei, Alyssa Charles, Andy Ho, Benjamin Rosenberg, Bradley Beck, Christopher Coombs, Christopher Madsen, Daniel Christensen, Jacob Johnson, JoMeghann Behunin, Juan Guerrero, Kathryn Macdonald, Kelsey Barlow, Kylee Groft, Lea Hunter, Leah Thacker, Nicholas Jacobs, Nicholas Lloyd, Nicholas Thompson, Parker Lester, Ruth Urquhart, Sabrina
Capital Encounter Each summer, the Hinckley Institute sends top students to a one-week “crash course� in national politics held in Washington, DC. The class travels with Professor Lecturer Dr. Tim Chambless and Hinckley National Program Manager Gina Shipley.
(ALPHABETICAL) Ciera Archuleta, David Berryman, Kendal Black, Tami Black, Josh Brant, Andy Cunningham, Kira Day, Austin Fulton, Annabella Hunt, Jimale Jimbril, Deepika Malla, Melissa Mossar, Moza Mskiska, Vic Saldana, Ciera Smallwood, Nicholas Snow, Adam Wells, Angela York
Washington, D.C., Spring
(ALPHABETICAL) Benjamin Bartholomew, Chase Fratto, Ciriac Alvarez, Coleman Riebe, Dillon Martinez, Erin Heller, Hanna Morris, Hunter Howe, Joseph Newman, Justin Knowles, Karl Gerner, Keri Lyn Michalke, Logan Gaykowske, Maya Mukai, McKay Jensen, Michael Dillman, Miles Rytting, Rachael Folland, Samantha Hawe, Spencer Bailey, Uinta Cook, Winona Roylance
Washington, D.C., Summer
(ALPHABETICAL) Aishwarya Sharma, Amanda Lavin, Annabella Hunt, Arcadia Payne, Austin Fulton, Brice Stewart, Chelsea Pinnock, Christian Michalik, Chistianna Johnson, Christopher Coombs, Clare Bailey, Danika Li, Dylan Wootton, Gina Eastes, Howard Reeve, Jacob Argue, Janilee Johnson, Jessica Powell, John Richardson, Jonathan Rossi, Joshua Rebollo, Justin Anderson, Katie Houser, Lea Hunter, Madison Mahon, Natalie de Montreux, Sabrina Hancock, Scott Dresher, Shykell Ledford, Taylor Chelak, Tyler
Washington, D.C., Fall
(ALPHABETICAL) Aaron Fodor, Alexa Erickson, Brittany Anderson, Ellie Fuller, Franziska Jahn, Gardner Lange, Israel Ronel, Jane Etherington Lange, Jesse Weaver, Juan Guerrero, Katelyn Moss, Kerstin Mockel, Kristen Beck, Maxwell Handy, Nicholas
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Global Spring
(ALPHABETICAL) Andrew Pixton, Chad Burton, Christopher Carter, Claire Kirkland, Esabelle Khaosanga, Gabrielle Hutchinson, Hiroko Sakata, Krsna Muscheck, Lacey Johnson, Mathias Boggs, Matthew Nelson, Mira Reynolds, Mitchell Menlove, Myley Moffitt, Natalie Williamson, Olivia Mangelson, Samuel Spencer, Scott Webb, Stephanie Gladwin, Taylor Smedley, Thomas Whitworth
Global Summer
(ALPHABETICAL) Afrida Nahian, Alexandria Redd, Alexis Moon, Alphonce Mungunda, Angeline Portel, Annie Measom, Anthony Calacino, Callie Smith, Daniel Christensen, David Olson, David Westenhaver, Diego Piciotta, Dylan Woodrow, Evan Williams, Gabrielle Matinkhah, Gena Palmieri, Grace Peterson, Hannah Follender, Hayden Griffin, Heather Asay, Jack Veverka, James Esplin, Jasmine Robinson, Jayla Lundstrom, Jenna Johnson, Jennifer Martins, Jong Yoo, Julie Watkins, Kai Sin, Katie Crawford, Kayla Quinn, Kylee Groft, Lauryn Cash, Mary Elizabeth Stoddard, Mick Summers, Mya Guin, Nicole Falten, Nicole Leilani Jacobson, Nurlina Mazlan, Remi Prince, Ryan Reed, Samantha Duzy, Samantha Edwards, Sarah Moffit, Sebastian Garcia, Sophie Luckett, Thulasi Seshan, Truman Ballard, VeldaKay Boekweg, Zach Zundel, Zuhal Hameidi
Global Fall
(ALPHABETICAL) Adam Williams, Alya Hussain, Andrea Dayne Quilla Soleta, Brock Sine, Elizabeth Valle, Gus Gochnour, Heather King, Jason Mann, Justin Walker, Kaitlyn Child, Louisa Bradford, Sami Khan, Sarah Silverstein, Tyler Kohring
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The Hinckley Team
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he Hinckley Institute of Politics employees a team of dedicated professionals, including Jason Perry, Director; Jayne Nelson, Associate Director; Dr. Morgan Lyon Cotti, Associate Director and Managing Director over Local Internships; Gina Shipley, Managing Director over National Internships & Development Officer; Jean Oh, Managing Director over Global Internships; Steve Urquhart, Global Ambassador; Matt Lusty, Director of Marketing & Communications; Anna Edelman, Administrative Program Coordinator; Gerrit Seymour, Administrative Program Coordinator; Max Chaffetz, Student Staffer; Katie Crawford, Student Staffer.
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ot Pictured: Dr. Tim Chambless, Academic Outreach and Associate Lecturer; Former Utah Senator Pat Jones; Bryson Morgan, Washington, DC, Liaison; Dr. Edmond Fong, Hinckley Journal of Politics Faculty Editor; Dr. Dan Jones, Emeritus Professor Lecturer; Jerry Howe, Adjunct Instructor; Doug Foxley, Associate Instructor; Frank Pignanelli, Associate Instructor; Sharon Mastracci, Hinckley Fellow and Associate Professor; and former Ambassador John Price, Hinckley Resident Scholar.
NEW TO OUR TEAM Max Chaffetz – Student Staffer
Max first got involved with the Hinckley Institute the summer he graduated high school when he interned in Senator Mike Lee’s Salt Lake City office. Since then, Max has interned with Senator Orrin Hatch in Washington, D.C., and now serves on the Hinckley Journal of Politics’ editorial board. He began working in the Hinckley office in September 2016. Max will graduate in the spring of 2017 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in English. In the fall he will attend the University of Virginia School of Law.
Katie Crawford – Student Staffer The Hinckley hired Katie as a student staff member in August, 2016. Katie began studying at the University of Utah in 2013 and since that time has participated with the Hinckley Institute in almost every possible way. For example, she has interned for Utah state Representative Patrice Arent, Utah state Senator Gene Davis, the Diplomatic Courier in Washington, D.C., and the European People’s Party at the European Parliament in Brussels. Katie has also served on the editorial board, including as co-editor, of the Hinckley Journal of Politics. Katie is graduating with the class of 2017 with majors in political science and international studies and a minor in campaign management. Katie will be interning for the South African Humans Rights Commission in Cape Town during the summer of 2017. After her internship, Katie is hoping to serve in the Peace Corps and subsequently obtain a master’s degree.
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Matt Lusty – Director of Marketing & Communications Matt Lusty joined the Hinckley Institute as director of marketing and communications in February 2017. His previous experience includes leading the department of communications and marketing for the Salt Lake Chamber, Utah’s largest business association. He has also worked as a consultant, providing high-level communications strategy for a number of clients ranging from political campaigns to product marketing. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in communications and is a proud alumnus of the University of Utah. Matt is married to his wife of four years, Kristen.
Gerrit Seymour – Administrative Program Coordinator
Gerrit began his involvement at the Hinckley Institute during the summer of 2014 when he completed an internship at the Center for Middle Eastern Strategic Studies in Ankara, Turkey. After completing two more internships, serving as a student ambassador and on the editorial board for the Hinckley Journal of Politics, Gerrit began working for the Hinckley Institute as a student staffer in May 2016. After his graduation in December 2016, Gerrit began working fulltime as an Administrative Program Coordinator. Gerrit and his wife, Kaitlyn, live just off the U of U campus as Kaitlyn finishes her degree in Music and Gerrit is preparing his application for medical school.
Jean Oh – Managing Director Over Global Internships
Jean Oh joined the University of Utah in 2013 and served as the first Director of UAC Student Services and Main Campus Operations until 2017 when she joined the Hinckley Institute of Politics as the Managing Director of the Global Internship Program. She has extensive experience living and working abroad, including ethnographic research in India and establishing foreign universities in S. Korea. A former teacher from Southern California, she has also worked with nonprofit organizations in international education in the Philippines and Turkey. She earned her B.A. in liberal studies from Biola University, teaching certificate from UCLA, and M.Ed. in educational leadership and policy from the University of Utah.
Steve Urquhart – Global Ambassador
Stephen H. Urquhart works as the Global Ambassador for the University of Utah. Steve was a member of the Utah House of Representatives from 2001 to 2008 (Majority Whip and Rules Chair). He served in the Utah Senate from 2009 to 2016 (Higher Education Sub-appropriations Chair). Steve is a graduate of Williams College (biology) and BYU Law School (law review, honors). Steve is a founder of the Partnering Institute of Africa and a director for Red Butte Garden, Equality Utah, and the Salt Lake Area Restaurant Association. Steve has been honored by the ACLU (Torch of Freedom), Equality Utah (Abraham Lincoln Award), the Utah Bar Association (President’s Award), and the Utah Pride Festival (Pete Suazo Political Action Award). Steve grew up in Houston, Texas. He is married to Sara Stanley. They have 4 children and live in Salt Lake City, Utah.
Hinckley Ambassadors
Pictured from left to right: Hinckley Institute Student Staffer and Ambassador Coordinator Kendahl Melvin, Dalton Edwards, Collin Bess, Gerrit Seymour, Jordyn Rice, Hinckley Institute Director Kirk Jowers, Montana Martínez, Scott Thatcher, Angeliki Neofitos, Jack Lester, and Hinckley Institute Associate Director and Global Program Manager Courtney McBeth.
The Hinckley Institute was pleased to work with its third cohort of Student Ambassadors. These students made vital contributions to the Hinckley Insitute through outreach, event planning and execution, conference presentations, and research. Hinckley Ambassadors this year included: Barbara Andrade, Chris Coombs, Danika Li, Hans Liu, Christian Mickelsen, Taylor Talbot, Thulasi Seshan, and Madi Shupe. As an organization, the Hinckley Institute expresses gratitude to each of these Ambassadors for their service and looks forward to collaborating with these campus leaders in the future. We also thank Anna Edelman who servesd as this cohort’s advisor.
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